Have the model numbers actually ever meant anything? I know in the past it gave us an idea of hard drive.

Also what if they end up using two different Broadcom chips. I would hope they opt for a better chip in the 6 tuner since we know how well it worked in the 2 vs 4 tuner using the same chip. Maybe the second box is still going through certification.

Have the model numbers actually ever meant anything? I know in the past it gave us an idea of hard drive.

Also what if they end up using two different Broadcom chips. I would hope they opt for a better chip in the 6 tuner since we know how well it worked in the 2 vs 4 tuner using the same chip. Maybe the second box is still going through certification.

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It could mean a 1TB model, but TiVo started being inconsistent with this when the TiVo Premiere XL4 came out:

Previously the last 3/4 digits determined the size of the internal drive, with all zeros denoting 1 TB, not so much anymore.

Thanks! Probably can't do anything with the tidbit tonight as I got some familial obligations (and I've got a couple other irons in the fire I may wait on...). One device listing is interesting, as we know there are at least two models (consisting of at least three configs) in play. Hm. Perhaps a lower-end model won't include MoCA or it's a delay in certification or staggered release. IF I HAD to place a wager, I'd bet we'll see another one show up before too long.

I'm guessing the second 8 suggests this model is of the THX/Glo Remote/XL variety. As the PXL was "748", XL4 was "758", and the TivoHD XL was "658". So perhaps this is the rumored > 2 TB (3TB?) configuration. Not sure.

The head scratcher is that it's MoCA 1.1 certified when the most likely Broadcom chip is 2.0 certified... Going with a separate Entropic or similar solution instead?

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Maybe they only applied for 1.1 certification? The Mini is only capable of 1.1 so they may not actually need 2.0 features. Or this could be the 4 tuner unit and it uses a lesser chip then what we expect to be in the 6 tuner unit.

Any guesses what OSP stands for? All of the other Tivo models there have an OSP distinction.

Edit: Nevermind. "An OSP device is intended for installation for special applications only by service providers and is not usually available in the retail market." (This doesn't really apply since we do have retail products with these model numbers.)

Maybe they only applied for 1.1 certification? The Mini is only capable of 1.1 so they may not actually need 2.0 features. Or this could be the 4 tuner unit and it uses a lesser chip then what we expect to be in the 6 tuner unit.

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It's possible. Can the integrated MoCA properly function as a bridge like the P4/XL4 solution does? Perhaps it was necessary to go off-chip to maintain bridging. And cheaper 1.1 chips should be "good enough" especially since the Mini and everything else is 1.1 and can't go higher anyway.